Egyptian · drink
Sugarcane Juice (Asab)
Sugarcane Juice (Asab) reads sweetness 7.2, citrus 7.2 and sourness 6.5 on Palate's 0–10 flavor X-ray — a Egyptian drink, about 5 min. Measured from the recipe itself: ingredients and technique.
The flavor X-ray — six axes, 0–10
- Umami & Savory — 3.6 / 10
- Sweet & Fruity — 7.6 / 10
- Sour & Bright — 9.1 / 10
- Bitter & Earthy — 0.0 / 10
- Rich & Fat — 0.0 / 10
- Aromatic & Spice — 0.8 / 10
The measured notes (of 18)
Sweetness 7.2 · Citrus 7.2 · Sourness 6.5 · Salinity 3.6 · Fruity 1.4 · Floral 0.7 · Herbaceous 0.7
What's in it (4)
- 4 fresh sugarcane stalks (about 2 lbs)
- 2 tbsp lemon juice
- 2 cups ice
- 1 pinch of salt
Time & effort: about 5 min · effort: easy
Nutrition (per 100 g, engine-estimated): 338.1 kcal, 0 g protein, 0.3 g fat, 87.5 g carbs
Dietary: Vegan — engine-derived; double-check anything allergy-critical.
How it's cooked (4 steps)
- Feed sugarcane stalks through a mechanical press to extract the fresh green juice.
- Strain through a fine mesh to remove fibers.
- Stir in a squeeze of lemon juice and a pinch of salt.
- Serve immediately over ice while still fresh.
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